Study History and Politics at NYU Prague

At the New York University in Prague, courses like Modern Dissent in Central Europe: The Art of Defeat and European-American Relations in the 21st Century explore fundamental topics in history, politics, and social justice. NYU Prague students learn about the Czech Republic’s incredible cultural and political transformation that began during the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Courses are taught by politicians and public intellectuals, many of whom were key players in the country’s transition to democracy. NYU Prague staff organize day trips and overnight excursions to historic sites like Kutná Hora, a medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its cathedrals, or industrial Ostrava, where students meet members of the town’s Romani population. Opportunities vary based on local r...